Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "DJ Vegh"
The aileron design on the GN1 is somewhat different that of the Piet. Thisdesign has about a 1" gap between the aileron support spar and the aileron.D.J. has come up with an ingenious method of filling this gap, but I waslooking for something a little easier to build. The Piet design allows the use of a piano hinge, thus negating the need fora gap seal. Question? Has any GN1 builder modified the aileron design tomimic that of the Piet design. If so, how easy was it to do? Seems to methat the Piet design is just as easy to build and you would not have toworry about sealing the gap! Ken GN1 2992________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: Ken Rickards
Ken,I agree.... I wish I would have thought of copying the Piet design before I mademy ribs.I say do it that way.DJ ----- Original Message -----

Original Posted By: owner-pietenpol-list-server(at)matronics.com
Ken I have my GN-1 ribs tucked away waiting my return to the project. I seenoreason at all not to install aileron spars as in the Piet design and the cutthe aileron free. The result should look as a Piet. I was disappointed whenI first realized the aileron hinge method Grega used.Question for you flying guysHas anyone got any evidence that the Model A rad mounting disturbs the airflow over the center section? The talk about flops has me wondering.John-----Original Message-----

Original Posted By: "John McNarry"
Thanks John & DJ, I have my jig set up for the Grega plans but I am goingto change it to the Piet Design. Just makes more sense to build it with noaileron gap. A lot less work trying to fill the gap later.KenGN1 2992----- Original Message -----